jyu4 heoi2如許如许
Jyutpingjyu4 heoi2
Yaleyùh héui
Definition
To such an extent; so much; this much.
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How it's used
Literary in nature, this term is rarely used in casual spoken Cantonese. It functions similarly to 咁 or 咁樣 but carries a more formal or written tone. You will mostly encounter it in older literature or formal writing rather than in everyday conversation.
Examples
Why are you so happy?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in daily speech where 咁 is the natural choice. Using it in a casual setting will sound overly dramatic or archaic.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
